Industry: Financial Services,

Reports to: Branch Managers/Coordinators, 

Direct Reports: Junior Loans Officers,

Location: Western, Rift Valley, Central, Nyanza,

Gross Salary: Kshs 30,000 plus commission,

Our client is a credit only Micro-Finance Company looking to hire an SME Sales Team Leader. The officer manages Junior Loans Officers activities including administrative, evaluation, approval and giving recommendations on credit, prospective clients and manages the quality of the Teams portfolio. The officer also acts as a liaison between the clients and the company. 

Responsibilities.

• Analyze applicants’ financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans and submit them to credit analysts for verification, recommendation and approval. 
• Chair team meetings and ensure all the members adhere to the branch plans and strategies. 
• Manage teams PAR and prepare reports to send to customers whose accounts are delinquent, and forward irreconcilable accounts for collector action. 
• Explain to customers the different types of loans and credit options that are available, as well as the terms of those services. 
• Market company products to individuals and firms, promote company services that may meet customers’ needs. 
• Analyze potential loan markets and develop referral networks in order to locate prospects for loans. 
• Stay abreast of new types of loans and other financial services and products in order to better meet customers’ needs. 
• Schedule and coordinate work and activities of his/her team by getting them work together to ensure efficient running of the teams assigned. 
• Guide, direct, and motivate Subordinates by setting performance standards and monitoring performance, setting specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work. 
• Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships by developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with the team members of the branch, and maintain them over time. 
• Make decisions and Solve problems by analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution. 
• Resolve conflicts and Negotiate with others by handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. 
• Coach and Develop Others by identifying the developmental needs of others, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. 
• Liaise with associate officers to develop objectives and strategies by establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Business Administration or related field or a Diploma/Certificate in business-related course from a certified institution 
• At least 2 years relevant work experience in SME or a related job 
• Experience working in the financial sector will be an added advantage
• Certified Specialist in Credit Analysis-Level 1
• Certified Management Professional
• Analytical and Quantitative analysis skills 
• Knowledge of the industry 
• Knowledge of the financial software 
• Knowledge of financial analysis 

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; clink on the link below to fill in your details 

https://forms.gle/5WHKeoBAR4MYgBD56

And send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Team Leader – SME Sales) to [email protected] before 31^st January 2025